Additional Chief Secretary opens mango festival in DHA

MULTAN, Jul 18 (APP): Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) South Punjab, Fuad Hashim Rabbani on Saturday inaugurated a two-day Mango Festival at DHA Multan, showcasing the region’s diverse mango varieties and agricultural potential.

DHA Multan Project Director Brigadier,Kashif Naeem Barki received the chief guest upon his arrival at the event.

A large number of agricultural experts,mango growers and citizens attended the festival,where varieties including Desi,Anwar Ratol,Chaunsa,Langra and Sindhri were displayed.

Stalls featuring mango-based products were also set up at the venue.

During his visit to the stalls,Fuad Hashim Rabbani appreciated the quality of mangoes and said South Punjab’s mangoes had brought international recognition to Pakistan due to their sweetness and unique taste.

He said the use of modern agricultural technology, improved marketing strategies and international-standard packaging could help enhance mango exports and contribute to economic growth.

The additional chief secretary said the government was taking measures for the development of South Punjab’s agriculture sector and stressed the importance of cooperation between agricultural universities, research institutions and farmers.

He also appreciated the efforts of DHA Multan for promoting the region’s agricultural heritage.

Brigadier Kashif Naeem Barki said Multani mangoes were a symbol of recognition for Multan and South Punjab across the world, adding that modern research was necessary to preserve the legacy of the fruit.

The festival also featured recreational activities for families and children,including a magic show,face painting and mango-eating competitions.

The festival administration presented a commemorative shield to the additional chief secretary while certificates of appreciation were distributed among mango growers.